Missing 57-year-old Richard Smith found dead in the Meyrick Park

In a tragic turn of events, the search for missing Poole man Richard Smith has come to a heartbreaking conclusion. Dorset Police received a report on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 4:47 pm, indicating that a body had been discovered in the Meyrick Park area of Bournemouth.

Although formal identification has not yet taken place, authorities believe the body to be that of 57-year-old Richard, who was reported missing after he was last seen in the Wallisdown area on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Richard’s family has been notified of the developments.

The circumstances surrounding Richard’s death are not considered suspicious, and HM Coroner has been informed. Dorset Police expressed their deep sadness over the outcome of the search, offering their condolences to Richard’s loved ones during this difficult time.

As the community comes to terms with this tragic loss, there is a collective sense of mourning for Richard and sympathy for his family and friends. The memory of Richard Smith will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of those who knew him, as they remember him for the person he was and the impact he had on those around him.